Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Historical Porcelain Doll


 
Following up on my previous post regarding Russian-made porcelain dolls. This doll is one of the three styles of 16th-century French dolls. I was able to buy her through eBay, it’s easier to purchase these through a reputable source and not a direct Russian website. Sorry foreign vendors who run websites, it’s difficult to know who is good and who is not.  Have to go to trusted places with my financial information. Too many scammy websites that steal information. Follow up used PayPal, the 17th century doll with hat is on its way but is the closest and may make to me first. We shall see. 

The French doll is the most simple of the French-dressed dolls. I am hoping to find a way of getting the more courtly-dressed dolls eventually.  I have a good collection of English Tudor- dressed dolls from Brenda Price. It's nice to have variety but have covered this time frame well in dolls I already own.    

So this doll is on the way in the mail and probably won’t be here till March. Although enjoy the pictures, she will be good research regarding a simpler face for me to try sculpting for my own dolls. So purchases like these help me have references to further my own art. Love the little ruffs and the puffed sleeves and the silhouette is really good for an artisan-made costume doll. It really depends on the person making the doll as to how accurate they get the costume. I have to say some of the dolls are very well done like this one. Others are more simple and are offered at a lesser price on the original site. I am including pictures of the 17th century Delft Dressed Porcelain doll in the post as well.  Please see the respective galleries for each doll below. Super cute, hoping they are are awesome as the photos. If not, I know how to fix most things. Although I don't like to if possible, that's the whole point of purchase.

I found three more dolls by the same company of Russian artists via eBay used. These were by folks who are selling the piece they bought second hand.  If I don’t jump on auctions that come up like this, they don’t come around again. Even though I don’t have the other two yet couldn’t pass up a good opportunity to get these at a fair price. Including their individual information and pictures below. The Elizabethan Lady has some staining on a skirt. Which I will clean when received other than that in very good condition otherwise. 

Still waiting for any of the dolls to arrive in the mail, the eBay16th French dressed doll is stalled somewhere in the international mail. The Russian website ordered 17th Delft dressed doll is in New York usps just through customs but seems stuck there too. Two Russian dolls should arrive by Thursday the other by Friday that are the second hand eBay finds. Ah the joys of international mail. I don’t order overseas much but the delays are my main reason. Covid disruptions has made this much worse. In the meantime enjoy the pictures below. 

Patience is not Infinite,

Marrin



The 16th Century French Dressed
 Porcelain Doll








17th Century Dutch Dressed 
Porcelain Doll 








16th Century 
Elizabethan Lady




17th Century
German Noble
Woman





Russian Noble Woman 
in Winter Fur Clothing




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Replica 1560's Venetian Italian Fashion Doll

Replica 1560's Venetian Italian Fashion Doll

Replica 1560 French Fashion Doll

Replica 1560 French Fashion Doll

Tudor Q and A

What is a Tudorosity?

A mashed combination of the words Tudor and Curiosity to create the word Tudorosity. Tudorosities is the plural form and the deffinition is as follows.

Tudorosity- an desire to learn or know anything about the Tudor dynasty associated with years 1405 through 1603.

Most people ask my why I make the Tudor garb ?

I find the clothing of this era not only beautiful but also challenging to sew. There is much more care and purpose put into making garments and wearing garments in the Tudor Era. I love the look of Tudor so much I wanted to explore the way clothes were made back then and the subtle changes in fashion and styles of time.

How did you get started in this interesting hobby?

I started with art first, I love to draw, paint, and sculpt all the traditional fine arts. So being able to draw helps me visualize the looks I want to create in my garb. History has always been a huge interest of mine and I've had a knack for sewing since I was 7 years old. It all started with doll clothes and I learned cross stitch embroidery from my grandmother when I was little. I am self taught sewer, crochet, knitting, embroidery and tatting. My methods are learned from books mainly and there is still so much more to learn.

What is my favorite outfit and why?

It would be like picking a favorite out of one of my future children, its impossible. I love all my gown creations and really like the distinct differences in all the styles clothing I make for the Tudor Era.

Do you make the whole outfit including hat, shoes, and undergarments?

I do have a goal of making a complete Tudor from the skin out. As of right now I make 90% of my gowns and accessories. The shoes and stockings, are bought online and the petticoats are a close reproduction but not made by me. .

How long does it take to make a gown?

It all depends on the type of gown. The making relies on the time period and class of the design. Generally if I work on it 8 hours a day on a sewing machine it will take 3 days to get the basics and another 5 days to do finish hand-sewing details and beading. So a week to a week and a half if working on it steady for that amount of time. I work a full-time job so it does take longer than a week to complete. I put over 40-100 hours per outfit depending on its complexity, its like its own full time job of sorts.

Do you make renaissance clothing for sale or custom orders?

No, due to new employment and changes in my lifestyle. Unfortunately, I have no time to support sewing for others. Though I recommend sewing lessons for those adventurous few. There are many fine folks who make and sell historical clothing. I suggest guidance with sew from many fine historical enthusiastic costumers out on the internet.

How long have you been making these elaborate costumes?

I have been in the Society of Creative Anachronism coming up on my 18th year. Active since 2004 working at demonstrations and volunteering when I could between working and other life's distractions. I really concentrated on Tudor sewing in 2007 and worked with patterns to learn proper fabrics, techniques, fit, and silhouette. I really enjoy the eras transition from a medieval form fitting layered cotterdie to the boned Tudor kirtle and then to structured Elizabethan clothing.

Replica 1490 Milan Italian Fashion Doll

Replica 1490 Milan Italian Fashion Doll
Based on art by Giovanni Ambrogio

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